“Sunset Eyes” is out today, ushering listeners straight into Tales of the Free Mexican Airforce, Peter Rowan’s vibrant, cross‑cultural celebration of liberty and the musical lifeblood of the American Southwest. The new album—produced by Rowan and now streaming on all platforms—blends the bluegrass legend’s timeless songwriting with bold, freshly minted material, and features towering guest turns from Flaco Jiménez and Max Baca. Hear it now at peter-rowan.com.

Tracked at The Zone Studio in Dripping Springs, Texas, the record was engineered by Pat Manske (assisted by Mike Morgan) with Jon Lohman serving as executive producer. Steeped in borderland grooves, conjunto swing, and Rowan’s unmistakable melodic sense, Tales of the Free Mexican Airforce moves like a desert wind—warm, soulful, and free.

The band & special guests

    Peter Rowan – lead vocals, mandola, acoustic & electric guitars

    Flaco Jiménez – accordion on “Maria Elena,” “The Free Mexican Air Force,” and “Midnight Moonlight”

    Max Baca – bajo sexto; duet lead vocals on “Hasta Mañana,” “Canción Mixteca,” vocal accompaniment on “Valentina,” and co-writer of “Hasta Mañana”

    Josh Baca – accordion, harmony vocals

    Chris Rivera – drums, percussion, harmony vocals

    Noel Hernandez – electric & acoustic bass

    Ray Wylie Hubbard – special guest vocals on “I’m Gonna Love You Like There’s No Tomorrow”

Album visual art direction comes from Amanda Rowan, with graphic design by Lotta Lemetti.

“Sunset Eyes” distills the album’s spirit: Rowan’s weathered, wise vocal riding alongside mandola filigree and accordion fire, evoking border radio nights, neon cantinas, and endless desert dusk. It’s music that refuses fences—rooted in bluegrass and Tex-Mex traditions while aimed squarely at the present moment.

Tales of the Free Mexican Airforce is available now on all streaming services. Dive in, turn it up, and let the Free Mexican Airforce carry you.

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